Seadra #40
📉 Dip AlertSeadra #40 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $13.40, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Seadra #40 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Seadra at a glance
- Set: Dragon (EX, 2003).
- Cardmarket trend price €0.93.
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Recent averages: €0.67 (7d), €0.82 (30d).
- Current TCGplayer market value $13.40 (Reverse Holofoil).
Seadra price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Seadra #40.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $59.99
- Mid
- $101.54
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.25
- Mid
- $1.38
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Seadra #40
Seadra is the #40 of 97 card in Dragon, a classic-era set released in 2003 as part of the EX series. A Water-type (70 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Midori Harada and currently trades at $13.40 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $59.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Dragon
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #40 / 97
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Midori Harada
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Horsea
- Released
- 2003/11/24
Seadra attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Seadra #40 — the playability layer behind the price.
Agility
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Seadra during your opponent's next turn.
Waterfall
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Seadra price analysis
What drives the current market value of Seadra #40.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $13.40, Normal at $1.41.
In the $13.40 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $13.40 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Seadra trends at €0.93 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.90, lowest NM €0.02).
Seadra price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.67 over 7 days versus €0.82 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-18.3%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.39, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.93.
Seadra has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $13.40 to $13.40; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Seadra?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $13.40 market translates to a net of about $11.32 (eBay), $11.39 (TCGplayer), $12.38 (Cardmarket), $11.64 (Whatnot) or $13.40 (direct). That $2.08 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a uncommon card, Seadra sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Seadra?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Seadra #40 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $13.40 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $59.38 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-43.4% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Seadra within Dragon
Seadra ranks #64 of 94 tracked Dragon cards by market value, against a set median of $24.28.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 33%.
The set's top card is Rayquaza ex (#97), valued at $595.55.
What makes Seadra valuable
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Seadra is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Seadra comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Artwork by Midori Harada is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Seadra
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Seadra can realise well above the $59.99 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.67 and €0.82) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Seadra has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Dragon was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Bulk lots of Seadra can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Seadra value questions
How much is Seadra worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $13.40 (low $59.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.93.
Will Seadra hold its value?
As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending down in the short term (-18.3% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Seadra rare?
Seadra is a Uncommon card from Dragon (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Seadra are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($13.40), Normal ($1.41). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Seadra sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $13.40. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Seadra cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Midori Harada also matters to collector demand.
Other Seadra cards
Seadra appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
